This braided leather handbag has a circle applique on the flap. The western style of leather braiding used to construct this handbag is unique and very durable. The bag has a large pocket on the back inside of it, and a long shoulder strap. The bag measures about 11" by 9.5" by 3". The applique braid that it is constructed with is called the 'S' applique braid. The strong, durable leather used for it is 4 oz. moccasin cowhide. On my swatch card page you can see the colors that it can be made with. The cost of a bag like pictured, with the circle applique, is $225.

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Below is another picture of this same handbag. Keep in mind that all of the pictures on my web site are of new products. I say that because, while they are made of soft leather, in the pictures they look rather stiff. In particular, I am speaking of the strap on this bag when I say that. With use, in a short time they become very supple, but, are quite durable.

Here are the three different ways I generally build these braided leather handbags - with a circle applique, with a butterfly applique, or a plain flap. Each has a large (full width) inside back pocket and a long strap that can be custom made to any length.

Below is another picture of this same style of handbag. This one was made with my Mahogany colored leather. It also has a braided circle applique on the flap.

Keep in mind that all of the pictures on my web site are of new products. I say that because, while they are made of soft leather, in the pictures they look rather stiff. In particular, I am speaking of the strap on this bag when I say that. With use, in a short time, it will become very supple, but, still very durable.